Tynisha Keli

Damn I don't even know where to begin when writting about this girl. Huuuuuummmmmmmmmmmmm, let's see. Tynisha Keli is one of my really good friends, I love this girl with all my heart. I met her through a good friend of mine Mikey Minden (I will blog about him also, but ya'll ain't ready). It was about 8 years ago when I styled her and her dancers for a showcase in Atlanta. First thing I thought when i met her was "Tiny hood girl with a big story and a big voice". When you look at her you might think she's just a little cute sweet white girl, but only a dumb ass wouldn't take the time to see what she's really about. Her life story is heartbreaking and you can hear it in your voice. When you hear her sing or watch her perform it's obvious that music is a passion that runs through her veins. It's a god given talent. This portuguese young lady was born in New Bedford Massachusetts where her life wasn't picture perfect. Tynisha struggled financially for most of her life. Her only escape were her headphones and a Brandy CD.

Miss Keli released her 1st single on Warner Bros. Records "I Wish You Loved Me" on her freshman Album "The Chronicles of TK" on April 28, 2009. It was released on iTunes in the US and in Japan a few days after. Japan welcomed her with open arms and the tour was a success. I actually had the pleasure of styling her and her dancers for this promo tour. While in Japan TK teamed up with some of Japan's most well known artists:
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TK was created by the musical talents of Kara DioGuardi, Jonathan "JR" Rotem, Rico Love, Tha CornaBoyz, Soulshock & Karlin, Ne-Yo, Mario, and Grammy award winners The Jam (Michael Mani & Jordan Omley).


She had a minor role in the 2009 musical remake film "Fame" where she was featured singing in the cafeteria to "This is My Life."
In late 2009 Tynisha announced via Twitter she would be leaving her record label Warner Bros. although no reason was provided. In January 2010 Tynisha announced, via Ustream, that she was working on her sophomore album "5th Element" and all vocal orders would be managed By Pierre Midore of Tha Corna Boyz. She also stated this album would be released in Europe only and she was working on her USA debut (both released through a unknown Company). It was confirmed that "The 5th Element" would be released July 2010. Some of her influences include Faith Evans, Brandy Norwood, Mary J. Blige, Whitney Houston, and New Edition.

My fondest memory is standing in line at 711 while Tynisha belted out "Emotional Rollercoaster" by Vivian Green at the top of her lungs. It was as though she was invisible. This is something that she would do often...wink wink....and I enjoyed it.
I can't wait to see what you have in store next! Don't forget to check out the "Mic Sessions" video below.
Love you TK.